DemocratsIn Harrisburg, Philadelphia Mayor Parker asks lawmakers to double school renovation fund to $250 millionMayor Cherelle L. Parker hosted a two-hour news conference in Harrisburg calling on Pa. lawmakers to increase funding to update school buildings, but the idea faces an uphill battle. Gillian McGoldrick Brian Fitzpatrick ties the knot with Fox News’ Jacqui Heinrich in NYC weddingFallon Roth A Philly woman pleaded guilty to voting twice in the 2024 presidential electionChris Palmer Trump to visit Pa. on Tuesday as the battle for control of Congress heats up in the Lehigh ValleySam Janesch Stacy Garrity on potentially being the first female governor of Pennsylvania: ‘It’s my least favorite thing to talk about’Michelle Baruchman AdvertisementNew Pa. poll shows Shapiro leading handily against Garrity, trouncing Trump in popularity Shapiro leads Garrity 50% to 28% with the election less than five months away, according to a new statewide poll from Franklin & Marshall. Michelle Baruchman Activist offered money to committeeperson and asked him to vote against Councilmember Cindy Bass in Northwest Philly ward, videos showThe 22nd Ward leader election has already generated considerable controversy. Wednesday night’s vote is a redo of the initial election. Sean Collins Walsh Rep. Madeleine Dean says she was blocked from speaking to detainees during oversight visit to Pennsylvania’s largest ICE detention centerThe Montgomery County Democrat was blocked from talking with detainees at the Moshannon Valley Processing Center in Crawford County.Sam Janesch Pennsylvania parents will soon have easy access to school-level vaccination data to see measles riskThe new initiative will offer a closer look at childhood vaccination rates, similar to an interactive school lookup tool published by The Inquirer with the latest available data from last school year.Sarah Gantz and Aubrey Whelan OpinionJD Vance can never become president | Will Bunch NewsletterPlus, how the 14th Amendment saved U.S. men’s soccer.Will Bunch | Columnist Bob Brady has chaired Philly’s Democratic Party since 1986. Ward leaders just gave him four more years.The Democratic City Committee reelected Bob Brady as chair, and ordered a redo of Councilmember Cindy Bass’ controversial ward election. Sean Collins Walsh In major decision, Pa. Supreme Court rules ‘skill games’ are slot machinesThe Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruling decided Monday clears the way for widespread taxation and regulation by the state, as well as limits on where the machines are available.Gillian McGoldrick and Abraham Gutman ‘He makes it about himself,’ Philly Dem says after Trump announces plans to transform July 4 fireworks in D.C. into rallyTrump announced on Truth Social that the 250th fireworks celebration will now also include a political rally. Democratic lawmakers said this move does not honor the meaning of Independence Day. Andrea Padilla No Philly mayor has lost reelection in modern history. So does Mayor Parker have anything to worry about?Progressives are eyeing the mayor's office after State Rep. Chris Rabb's win in the 3rd Congressional District. But any challenger to Parker would be considered a significant underdog.Anna Orso OpinionAs a Black voter, Graham Platner’s ethics don’t bother me — my people can’t afford to wait for a perfect candidateA series of recent disclosures exposed the dark side of the Democratic Senate candidate from Maine. But they were not enough to cost him in the primary election — and that’s a good thing.Solomon Jones | Columnist OpinionTrump is losing in courts, Congress, and the polls. Be more worried, not less. | EditorialThe courts and Congress are pushing back. But the damage is mounting, and complacency may be the biggest threat of all.The Editorial Board OpinionWhy we should listen to Robert Coles — and to each otherThe influential psychologist spent his life listening to children and their parents, particularly during moments of trauma or crisis. And he urged the rest of us to listen, too.Jonathan Zimmerman | Columnist Pennsylvania is working to fill a spot in Trump’s ‘Great American State Fair’ as other Democratic-led states boycottPennsylvania officials have struggled to find a Pa. company willing to participate in the Trump-affiliated national fair, which begins this month ahead of the 250th anniversary.Sam Janesch and Gillian McGoldrick Sen. Cory Booker said police departments should follow Camden County’s lead in using ‘cutting edge’ techBooker toured the police department Friday, praising its crime-fighting strategies as "innovative and cutting edge."Jillian Kramer Brian Fitzpatrick steps up criticism of House Republican leaders while he starts to lean on their campaign cashThe Bucks County Republican railed against President Trump's "anti-weaponization fund" and House GOP leadership this week. He also scheduled a joint ad campaign with Republican leaders' campaign arm.Sam Janesch See more storiesAdvertisement
In Harrisburg, Philadelphia Mayor Parker asks lawmakers to double school renovation fund to $250 millionMayor Cherelle L. Parker hosted a two-hour news conference in Harrisburg calling on Pa. lawmakers to increase funding to update school buildings, but the idea faces an uphill battle. Gillian McGoldrick
In Harrisburg, Philadelphia Mayor Parker asks lawmakers to double school renovation fund to $250 millionMayor Cherelle L. Parker hosted a two-hour news conference in Harrisburg calling on Pa. lawmakers to increase funding to update school buildings, but the idea faces an uphill battle. Gillian McGoldrick
Trump to visit Pa. on Tuesday as the battle for control of Congress heats up in the Lehigh ValleySam Janesch
Trump to visit Pa. on Tuesday as the battle for control of Congress heats up in the Lehigh ValleySam Janesch
Stacy Garrity on potentially being the first female governor of Pennsylvania: ‘It’s my least favorite thing to talk about’Michelle Baruchman
Stacy Garrity on potentially being the first female governor of Pennsylvania: ‘It’s my least favorite thing to talk about’Michelle Baruchman
New Pa. poll shows Shapiro leading handily against Garrity, trouncing Trump in popularity Shapiro leads Garrity 50% to 28% with the election less than five months away, according to a new statewide poll from Franklin & Marshall. Michelle Baruchman
New Pa. poll shows Shapiro leading handily against Garrity, trouncing Trump in popularity Shapiro leads Garrity 50% to 28% with the election less than five months away, according to a new statewide poll from Franklin & Marshall. Michelle Baruchman
Activist offered money to committeeperson and asked him to vote against Councilmember Cindy Bass in Northwest Philly ward, videos showThe 22nd Ward leader election has already generated considerable controversy. Wednesday night’s vote is a redo of the initial election. Sean Collins Walsh
Activist offered money to committeeperson and asked him to vote against Councilmember Cindy Bass in Northwest Philly ward, videos showThe 22nd Ward leader election has already generated considerable controversy. Wednesday night’s vote is a redo of the initial election. Sean Collins Walsh
Rep. Madeleine Dean says she was blocked from speaking to detainees during oversight visit to Pennsylvania’s largest ICE detention centerThe Montgomery County Democrat was blocked from talking with detainees at the Moshannon Valley Processing Center in Crawford County.Sam Janesch
Rep. Madeleine Dean says she was blocked from speaking to detainees during oversight visit to Pennsylvania’s largest ICE detention centerThe Montgomery County Democrat was blocked from talking with detainees at the Moshannon Valley Processing Center in Crawford County.Sam Janesch
Pennsylvania parents will soon have easy access to school-level vaccination data to see measles riskThe new initiative will offer a closer look at childhood vaccination rates, similar to an interactive school lookup tool published by The Inquirer with the latest available data from last school year.Sarah Gantz and Aubrey Whelan
Pennsylvania parents will soon have easy access to school-level vaccination data to see measles riskThe new initiative will offer a closer look at childhood vaccination rates, similar to an interactive school lookup tool published by The Inquirer with the latest available data from last school year.Sarah Gantz and Aubrey Whelan
OpinionJD Vance can never become president | Will Bunch NewsletterPlus, how the 14th Amendment saved U.S. men’s soccer.Will Bunch | Columnist
OpinionJD Vance can never become president | Will Bunch NewsletterPlus, how the 14th Amendment saved U.S. men’s soccer.Will Bunch | Columnist
Bob Brady has chaired Philly’s Democratic Party since 1986. Ward leaders just gave him four more years.The Democratic City Committee reelected Bob Brady as chair, and ordered a redo of Councilmember Cindy Bass’ controversial ward election. Sean Collins Walsh
Bob Brady has chaired Philly’s Democratic Party since 1986. Ward leaders just gave him four more years.The Democratic City Committee reelected Bob Brady as chair, and ordered a redo of Councilmember Cindy Bass’ controversial ward election. Sean Collins Walsh
In major decision, Pa. Supreme Court rules ‘skill games’ are slot machinesThe Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruling decided Monday clears the way for widespread taxation and regulation by the state, as well as limits on where the machines are available.Gillian McGoldrick and Abraham Gutman
In major decision, Pa. Supreme Court rules ‘skill games’ are slot machinesThe Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruling decided Monday clears the way for widespread taxation and regulation by the state, as well as limits on where the machines are available.Gillian McGoldrick and Abraham Gutman
‘He makes it about himself,’ Philly Dem says after Trump announces plans to transform July 4 fireworks in D.C. into rallyTrump announced on Truth Social that the 250th fireworks celebration will now also include a political rally. Democratic lawmakers said this move does not honor the meaning of Independence Day. Andrea Padilla
‘He makes it about himself,’ Philly Dem says after Trump announces plans to transform July 4 fireworks in D.C. into rallyTrump announced on Truth Social that the 250th fireworks celebration will now also include a political rally. Democratic lawmakers said this move does not honor the meaning of Independence Day. Andrea Padilla
No Philly mayor has lost reelection in modern history. So does Mayor Parker have anything to worry about?Progressives are eyeing the mayor's office after State Rep. Chris Rabb's win in the 3rd Congressional District. But any challenger to Parker would be considered a significant underdog.Anna Orso
No Philly mayor has lost reelection in modern history. So does Mayor Parker have anything to worry about?Progressives are eyeing the mayor's office after State Rep. Chris Rabb's win in the 3rd Congressional District. But any challenger to Parker would be considered a significant underdog.Anna Orso
OpinionAs a Black voter, Graham Platner’s ethics don’t bother me — my people can’t afford to wait for a perfect candidateA series of recent disclosures exposed the dark side of the Democratic Senate candidate from Maine. But they were not enough to cost him in the primary election — and that’s a good thing.Solomon Jones | Columnist
OpinionAs a Black voter, Graham Platner’s ethics don’t bother me — my people can’t afford to wait for a perfect candidateA series of recent disclosures exposed the dark side of the Democratic Senate candidate from Maine. But they were not enough to cost him in the primary election — and that’s a good thing.Solomon Jones | Columnist
OpinionTrump is losing in courts, Congress, and the polls. Be more worried, not less. | EditorialThe courts and Congress are pushing back. But the damage is mounting, and complacency may be the biggest threat of all.The Editorial Board
OpinionTrump is losing in courts, Congress, and the polls. Be more worried, not less. | EditorialThe courts and Congress are pushing back. But the damage is mounting, and complacency may be the biggest threat of all.The Editorial Board
OpinionWhy we should listen to Robert Coles — and to each otherThe influential psychologist spent his life listening to children and their parents, particularly during moments of trauma or crisis. And he urged the rest of us to listen, too.Jonathan Zimmerman | Columnist
OpinionWhy we should listen to Robert Coles — and to each otherThe influential psychologist spent his life listening to children and their parents, particularly during moments of trauma or crisis. And he urged the rest of us to listen, too.Jonathan Zimmerman | Columnist
Pennsylvania is working to fill a spot in Trump’s ‘Great American State Fair’ as other Democratic-led states boycottPennsylvania officials have struggled to find a Pa. company willing to participate in the Trump-affiliated national fair, which begins this month ahead of the 250th anniversary.Sam Janesch and Gillian McGoldrick
Pennsylvania is working to fill a spot in Trump’s ‘Great American State Fair’ as other Democratic-led states boycottPennsylvania officials have struggled to find a Pa. company willing to participate in the Trump-affiliated national fair, which begins this month ahead of the 250th anniversary.Sam Janesch and Gillian McGoldrick
Sen. Cory Booker said police departments should follow Camden County’s lead in using ‘cutting edge’ techBooker toured the police department Friday, praising its crime-fighting strategies as "innovative and cutting edge."Jillian Kramer
Sen. Cory Booker said police departments should follow Camden County’s lead in using ‘cutting edge’ techBooker toured the police department Friday, praising its crime-fighting strategies as "innovative and cutting edge."Jillian Kramer
Brian Fitzpatrick steps up criticism of House Republican leaders while he starts to lean on their campaign cashThe Bucks County Republican railed against President Trump's "anti-weaponization fund" and House GOP leadership this week. He also scheduled a joint ad campaign with Republican leaders' campaign arm.Sam Janesch
Brian Fitzpatrick steps up criticism of House Republican leaders while he starts to lean on their campaign cashThe Bucks County Republican railed against President Trump's "anti-weaponization fund" and House GOP leadership this week. He also scheduled a joint ad campaign with Republican leaders' campaign arm.Sam Janesch
